Author's point of view and purpose

The author most likely wrote this article to...

• persuade people to watch or read the horror genre

• encourage people to analyze horror plots and how they are created

• compare the most famous horror characters in history

• provide information about popular horror stories from a long time ago

What is the author's point of view on school uniforms?
A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favourite outfit, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.

• She thinks they aren't the best but they give students pride and are important.
• She doesn't care about school uniforms.
• She thinks every school in America should wear a uniform to school.
• She thinks they are the worst thing ever and students should be able to wear what they want to school.

What is the author's point of view here...

"Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and do not offer fresh food on their menu."

• eating fast food is a good choice

• fast food should be avoided

• fast food is healthy food choice

• fast food tastes great

A blogger writes a post about the benefits of meditation for mental health. What can you infer about the blogger's perspective on wellness?

• Meditation has no real benefits for mental health.

• Physical exercise is the only way to improve mental health.

• Meditation is a key component of a holistic approach to wellness.

• Wellness can only be achieved through medical intervention.

What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing an article in a scientific journal?

• To persuade readers to adopt a new way of thinking

• To entertain readers with an interesting story

• To explain details about his or her personal life

• To inform readers about a complex concept

Which sentence in the passage contains the author's viewpoint?

1 Most banks offer savings accounts for adults, families, and children. 2 All young people should open their own savings accounts. 3 When you keep money in a savings account, you earn interest. 4 Interest is extra money the bank gives you for just keeping your money with them.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is authors purpose

• The reason the author is writing

• The authors purpose is life

• The reason why the author hates writing

• The author explaining why they robbed a bank

Author’s Purpose

• the primary claim that the author is trying to communicate

• acknowledging and responding to the argument of an opposing side

Which could you use to Persuade somebody?

• A news article
•  A poem
• A cookbook
• An advertisement

The author's purpose is

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain